Search Archived Marriage Records
RoseMarie Ginter
RoseMarie Ginter was born October 20, 1931, to Rose (Piotrowski) and Walter Ginter in North Prairie, Minnesota and began in Hutchinson (in a one room school house) in 1950, followed by one year at Kent, and then four years at Royalton and Little Falls. She went back to college at the University of Minnesota until 1975 and then moved to Minnesota to Rueben and Myrtle (Grams) Moen. She lived in Proctor from 1965 to 1988 and moved to Moose Lake. Laurie retired as secretary of the Proctor Jr. High School in 1989. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Moose Lake and it's various church groups including the Busy Bees Quilters.
Laurie is preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband of 47 and a half years, Robert E; a son, Edwin R. (Kathleen) of Brooklyn Park, MN; two daughters, Sheila L. Mainella, and a great grandson, Ian Higby.
Visitation was Monday in Bell Brothers Chapel. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Bell Brothers Chapel.
Arrangements by Bell Brothers Funeral Directors 601 N. 56th Ave. W.
Vincent E. Misukanis
Vincent E. Misukanis, 87, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, November 22, 2000 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.
He was born on April 5, 1913 to Anton and Anna (Agurkis) Misukanis in Windemere Township where he grew up and attended school. On October 12, 1940, Vince married Irene Komar in St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Sturgeon Lake. Vince and Irene farmed in Windemere Township for several years. In 1966, Vince and Irene moved to Moose Lake Township. He also worked as a carpenter and bricklayer for various contractors. Vince had constructed several area fireplaces with fieldstone and brick. He was also well known for his hobby of building quality canoe paddles for over 20 years and was featured on the television program Venture North. Vince enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Moose Lake.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene in 1995; two brothers: Tony Kanis and Dan Misukanis; and two sisters: Vernie Pasek and Ann Kazunas.
Survivors include two sons: Edward (Cheryl) of Camarillo, Illinois; a daughter: Mary Ann (Michael) Delger of Andover; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many special friends and loving relatives.
Visitation was Sunday in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. Mass was held Monday November 27, 2000 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Moose Lake. Father Michael Hayes was the celebrant. Casket Bearers were Vince's grandchildren: Michael Misukanis, Shelly Misukanis, Terry Misukanis, Larry Misukanis, Steven Jones, Jonathan Jones, Todd Delger, Kyle Delger and Adam Delger. Burial was in St. Isidore's Catholic Cemetery, Sturgeon Lake.
Sheri Stern Sundby
Celebration of the life of Sheri Sundby of Minnetonka, artist, counselor and visionary was held Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the Cabana Room at the Cliffs, 12000 Marion Lane, Minnetonka. There will be a second celebration of life on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in the same location.
Sheri Sundby died Nov. 16 surrounded by family and friends at Methodist Hospital after a short illness. She was the guiding spirit behind Directions Unlimited, inspiring other artists and artisans, musicians and writers to creative achievement. One of her own productions, "Heart Songs of Black Hills Woman", a CD of Lakota Sioux songs by Paula Horn, was nominated for an ethnic Grammy.
Born in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of two prominent physicians, she moved to Moose Lake, MN and eventually to Minnetonka. She held a master's degree in art as well as a master of fine arts degree, both from the University of Iowa, where she was also a professor.
She is survived by son, Joshua Sundby of Los Angeles; daughter Amy Sundby and her husband Sowat Jeanchaiyaphum, and daughter Jennifer Sundby, all of Minnetonka; two sisters, Bonnie Stern, Long Island, NY and Annette Feinstein, Phoenix, AZ and an ever widening circle of friends of diverse cultural backgrounds. In her goal to promote harmony among peoples, she brought together shamans and teachers, Native American leaders and elders, Buddhist monks from Thailand and artists and students fro several countries who shared the warmth of her home and her gift of compassion. The family prefers memorials to the Great Wisdom Center, headed by Phra Mangkone, which will carry on her cross cultural work for the creative and spiritual advancement of humanity, Suite 1225, 12000 Marion Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
Morris F. "Mike" Meier Jr.
Morris F. "Mike" Meier Jr., 73, of Vinland Street and Big Hanging Horn Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in his home after a courageous battle with caner, with his family by his side.
He was born Sept. 21, 1927, in Duluth to Eva and Morris Meier and had graduated from Denfeld High School in 1945. He married Dolores Lund in Duluth on Aug. 28, 1954.
He served in the Navy and worked as the Grassy Point Draw Bridge operator for the Burling-ton Northern Railroad, the former Northern Pacific Railroad, and retired in 1988 after working for over 40 years.
Mike was a popular are guitarist and entertained people for 50 years. His first band "The Melody Mates" played at the CIO Steelworkers Hall weekly for seven years. After forming the "Mike Meier Band" he entertained at the former Highland Supper Club for eight years. He also played at numerous weddings, clubs and nursing homes.
He was a member of Elim Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He served as Cub Master for the Proctor Pack at Forbes U.M. Church and also served on the Proctor Village Council. He was a member of Euclid Masonic Lodge 198, AF&AM, Scottish Rite-Valley of Duluth, Aad Temple Shrine and the Shrine Band. He also belonged to the West Duluth American Legion Post 71, West Duluth VFW, National Association of Retired Veterans Employees and Hanging Horn Lake Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva and Morris Meier; and a brother, Richard.
Mike is survived by his wife, Dolores; sons Michael C. and Mark S., both of Duluth; daughters Mary (Keith) Carlson of Moose Lake, Marcia (Michael) Bauman of Monticello, MN., and Dr. Melanie Meier of Duluth; and grandchildren Matthew Monette of Duluth and William and Michaela Bauman of Monticello.
Mike Had a great love for his family, his music and many friends. He loved life and always had a big smile for everyone.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in Elim Lutheran Church. The family prefers memorials. Arrangements by Bell Brothers Funeral Directors-Bell Brothers Chapel, 601 N. 56th Ave. W.
